I was Ill with a çhest infection last October and blood test taken subsequently Hb1ac was 50. GP agreed infection may have affected result so agreed not to put me on medication. Cut out alcohol and sweet stuff since then This week I have further modified my diet to low calorie. Lost about half a stone this week. I'm assuming my GP will send me for another blood test soon. Should I hang on till I lose more weight for the blood test?
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Welcome to the forum @KettFit , and we’ll dine on the changes that you have already made.
The HbA1c gives an indication of the average blood glucose level in your blood. This will take in cells that are up to three months old, so they will wait at least three months before repeating the test. With the success you have already had with your weight loss, you are heading in the right direction.
Do follow up @Mrs Mimoo ’s advice to look at the learning zone (an orange tab at the top of this page or in the menu) and fire away with any questions that arise. Nothing is considered silly on here.
The HbA1c gives an indication of the average blood glucose level in your blood. This will take in cells that are up to three months old, so they will wait at least three months before repeating the test. With the success you have already had with your weight loss, you are heading in the right direction.
Do follow up @Mrs Mimoo ’s advice to look at the learning zone (an orange tab at the top of this page or in the menu) and fire away with any questions that arise. Nothing is considered silly on here.
Thanks for the advice I will explore the forum. I am also starting on a Desmond video training course so hopefully will be able to get on top of the problem. Just getting ready to go to the gym I aim for three times a week (manage twice usually) and walk daily. Will be easier when the weather improves. I have the time being an OAP
Hi KettFit and welcome to the forum.
I don't know how much you have learned already, but a misunderstanding for many new Type 2 diabetics is that they think it's all about cutting sugar and also that lots of vigorous exercise is also good.
The truth is that all (digestible) carbohydrates are turned into glucose when we digest them. So that mean starches as well as sugars. The starches to keep an eye on are in potatoes, bread, biscuits, pasta, rice, breakfast cereals etc. The sugars are not just added table sugar, but honey, fruit juice and tropical fruits. I just read somebody saying they were surprised by high Blood Glucose after eating a 'light breakfast of cereal and a banana' - light, yes, but guaranteed to test our insulin response !
Likewise, while moderate exercise lowers Blood Glucose (by using it up), if vigorous exercise lasts for more than a minute or so it can cause high Blood Glucose by encouraging the liver to dump more glucose into the blood stream for energy.
I don't know how much (if any) of that will be covered on your DESMOND video. In the past DESMOND courses had a poor reputation depending upon how up to date the person teaching them was.
I don't know how much you have learned already, but a misunderstanding for many new Type 2 diabetics is that they think it's all about cutting sugar and also that lots of vigorous exercise is also good.
The truth is that all (digestible) carbohydrates are turned into glucose when we digest them. So that mean starches as well as sugars. The starches to keep an eye on are in potatoes, bread, biscuits, pasta, rice, breakfast cereals etc. The sugars are not just added table sugar, but honey, fruit juice and tropical fruits. I just read somebody saying they were surprised by high Blood Glucose after eating a 'light breakfast of cereal and a banana' - light, yes, but guaranteed to test our insulin response !
Likewise, while moderate exercise lowers Blood Glucose (by using it up), if vigorous exercise lasts for more than a minute or so it can cause high Blood Glucose by encouraging the liver to dump more glucose into the blood stream for energy.
I don't know how much (if any) of that will be covered on your DESMOND video. In the past DESMOND courses had a poor reputation depending upon how up to date the person teaching them was.
Thanks Ian yes first thought was sugary foods but subsequent reading of Professor Roy Taylor's book led me to more use of non starchy vegetables and low calorie diet devoid of pasta, rice and potatoes. I've been following that for a week and I've just bought The 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet recipe book by Dr Clare Bailey, Dr Michael Mosley's wife. It's full of the sort of stuff I like so will give it a go. Just had a call from the hospital and having a Barium Swallow so the taste in my mouth which I thought was excess sugar may be clarified.
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Prof Roy Taylor is an amazing guide to getting better. I totally recommend both his books and his stuff on line is great too. Cut the beige food and eat lean protein, full fat dairy and loads of green fibrous veg. And dont get down about it, it can be sorted with changes in lifestyle.
Hi KettFit, welcome to the forum.
You seem to have got off to a great start! Given that you’re borderline and have already begun to make changes, it's perfectly possible to get things under control.
For many people, this is a lifestyle change so take all of the info you've gathered and find what works best for you.
If we can help in any way, feel free to shout and we'll do our best to offer support.
You seem to have got off to a great start! Given that you’re borderline and have already begun to make changes, it's perfectly possible to get things under control.
For many people, this is a lifestyle change so take all of the info you've gathered and find what works best for you.
If we can help in any way, feel free to shout and we'll do our best to offer support.
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